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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever


Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by a bacterial infection that's transmitted to people by tick bites. It occurs most often in the Spring and Summer,during months when ticks are active between April and early September.


Although Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is most common in the southeastern part of the United States (Virginia, Georgia, and the Carolinas), it occurs in other states as well. It's relatively rare (about 250-2,000 cases per year in the United States), but can be a serious disease if not treated properly.


What Causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by an infection with the organism Rickettsia rickettsii.

What are the Symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

Some of the Symptoms are:

  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Emesis
  • Severe Headache
  • Muscle Pain
  • Lack of Appetite
  • Parotitis

What Medcations are used to Treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?


There are 2, and those 2 are:
  • Doxycycline
  • Chloramphenicol

Typically, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is treated with antibiotics and patients recover without any complications. But with late or no treatment, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can cause serious health problems.

Who Usually gets the Disease?

  • Adults

  • Children

Rocky Mountain Spotter Fever gets its name from the trademark rash it causes small red spots and blotches that begin on the wrists, ankles, palms, and soles.

By: Keisha Morgan